§ 12. Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Scottish companies have had action taken against them to enforce the national minimum wage. [126347]
§ Mr. WilsonSince the introduction of the minimum wage on 1 April 1999, national minimum wage inspectors in Scotland have taken action against 17 companies to enforce the national minimum wage. There are presently 229 cases being investigated by national minimum wage investigators. The Low Pay Commission reported on 15 February that the Inland Revenue has made a successful start to enforcement and was working proactively to ensure compliance with the legislation.
§ 15. Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many workers in Scotland have benefited from the introduction of the national minimum wage. [126350]
§ Mr. WilsonOver 100,000 workers in Scotland are entitled to higher rates of pay as a result of the introduction of the national minimum wage on 1 April 1999.